Sage R8 Core 690-4FB - ROD1384

Turning over heavy streamer rigs and casting wind-resistant bass bugs demands serious lifting power and immediate line control. The Sage R8 Core 690-4FB 9' 6-weight fly rod delivers exceptional versatility, intuitive feel, and fast action recovery for demanding fresh and saltwater environments. Built for big river trout, aggressive smallmouth bass, and light coastal species, this fighting butt configuration handles bulky flies and heavy nymph setups with ease. Its powerful lower section provides the backbone needed to haul long casts and fight strong fish in heavy currents, while maintaining the subtle touch required for precise mending and delicate strike detection.

Handcrafted on Bainbridge Island, Washington, this fly rod features Sage Revolution 8 Technology, utilizing an advanced axial fiber formulation and nano-sintered resin. This construction alters the blank taper to push the sweet spot closer to your hand, resulting in a more natural extension of your arm and effortless energy transfer. Outfitted for all water durability, it includes a premium Flor grade full wells cork grip with a cork and EVA fighting butt alongside a corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat. Fuji ceramic stripper guides and hard chrome snake guides keep your line shooting smoothly while reducing friction during long casting sessions.

This preowned Sage R8 Core 690-4FB arrives in Great condition, displaying light cosmetic signs of previous use while maintaining original factory performance and complete structural integrity. Choosing quality preowned tackle through Recast Fly Fishing allows you to own flagship American rod technology at a significant savings compared to buying new. Every item sold by Recast Fly Fishing undergoes a comprehensive inspection process so you can buy with total confidence.

Secure this exceptional high performance fly rod today before another angler claims it for their next trip.

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All gear is carefully inspected and assigned a cosmetic condition rating prior to sale. We do not sell broken or inoperable gear.

For rods, the cosmetic condition ratings are as follows:

Like New

• No nicks or scratches on the rod blank
• No scratches or chipped paint on handle or reel seat
• Completely clean cork with no chips or gouges
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

Great

• Minor cosmetic damage including scuffing on rod blank, chipped paint or scratches on metal components
• Intact cork with no chips or gouges
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

Good

• Cosmetic only damage (superficial scratches, scuffs, paint chips) to rod blank, cork, metal components
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

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